Tasting Notes
A deep and complex wine with layers of black fruit, cedar, red plums, liquorice, chocolate and tobacco. Smooth and silky but structured with a long lingering finish.
Blend Information
83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot
Food Suggestions
Enjoy with roast beef, slow roast leg of lamb flavoured, beef tenderloin with roasted shallots.
In The Vineyard
Our farmers grow grapes on dry-land and deep-rooted bush vines. The wines reflect the ancient soils and coastal proximity for which the Darling region is so well known. In this individually crafted range, every wine tells its story.
The climate, terroir and viticulture result wine rich in flavour but with soft tannins. Come harvest time, ripening is carefully monitored for optimal ripeness and grapes are hand harvested.
About The Harvest
The grapes are harvested from dry land (un-irrigated) bush vines, planted on deep-red decomposed granite soils ideal for the retention of natural moisture.
In The Cellar
Cold soaked for 2 days and then fermented in open tanks with a combination of pump overs and punch downs. Alcoholic fermentation is finished on the skins with extended skin contact. Aged for 18 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels to perfect this wine.
Additional Information
This wine of stature fittingly pays tribute to the Lieutenant-Governor of the Cape of Good Hope after whom the village of Darling was named in 1851. Darling Cellars salutes its namesake with this finely blended wine.
Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy Responsibly.
